Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A42 northbound Jct 13 to M1 Jct 23a carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A42 northbound Jct 13 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A42 northbound Jct 14 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A42 northbound M1 Jct 23a to Finger farm exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
A42 southbound Jct 13 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Sat 17 Oct
Minor
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A42 northbound layby closure
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Fri 16 Oct
Minor
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
A42 Lount Lay-by closure southbound
Overall Scheme Details: A42 northbound and southbound Lount to Jct 23a (M1)
Slip road, lay by and lane closure due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Sat 17 Oct
❓ A42 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A42 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the A42 according to National Highways.
Is the A42 closed tonight?
7 closures are scheduled on the A42 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are A42 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A42 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A42 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.